Building Superintendent 1 (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Windham, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) is recruiting for a Building Superintendent 1 to work on its campus in Willimantic, CT. This position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with a second shift from 5:00pm - 1:00am. ECSU is part of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning and is the state's designated public liberal arts university. The university values professionalism, integrity, respect, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment that encourages innovation, celebrates diversity, and prioritizes service to students.

Requirements

Four (4) years of experience in building management or in the operation or maintenance of buildings.
Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity in either the maintenance of buildings or military experience.
Considerable knowledge of building custodial care, minor maintenance, and operations.
Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations.
Considerable interpersonal skills.
Considerable oral and written communication skills.
Ability to inspect and diagnose repair and improvement needs and to recommend and follow through on solutions.
Ability to handle problems in one or more areas such as security, transportation, or stores.
Ability to utilize computer software.
Supervisory ability.

Nice To Haves

Valid, unexpired, Connecticut Driver's License.
Strong team management experience within a unionized workforce.
Experience and expertise in floor care, cleaning equipment, and associated processes.
Previous experience coordinating event set ups and job assignments.
Experience with OSHA Hazard Communication standards, SDS, and proper chemical handling processes.
Experience performing daily record keeping and building inspections to ensure cleanliness standards are being met.
Previous experience using work order systems, CORE, and Microsoft office programs.

Responsibilities

Supervising remedial and custodial services, minor maintenance, and building operations as a shift or functional area supervisor.
Scheduling, assigning, overseeing, and reviewing the work of staff.
Providing staff training and assistance.
Conducting performance evaluations.
Determining priorities and planning building maintenance work.
Establishing and maintaining building maintenance procedures.
Developing or making recommendations on the development of policies and standards.
Acting as a liaison with other operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures.
Preparing reports and correspondence.
Conducting regular and special inspections to ensure compliance with standards.
Inspecting properties for defective lighting, plumbing, heating, ventilating, and similar facilities and equipment and assigning staff to remedy same or reporting to superior.
Maintaining inventory of furniture and equipment and requisitioning replacements and supplies.
Ensuring that room(s) are properly set up for special events.
Investigating reports of willful or malicious damage to state property.
Supervising minor repair work not requiring services of trades workers.
Ensuring proper temperatures are maintained.
Responding to emergencies on a twenty-four hour basis.
Conducting new product and equipment testing.
Performing related duties as required.